URGENT MESSAGE: We need $75,000 to survive. Click here to find out why.
Log InRegister
Home PageAbout MindatThe Mindat ManualHistory of MindatCopyright StatusWho We AreContact UsAdvertise on Mindat
Donate to MindatCorporate SponsorshipSponsor a PageSponsored PagesMindat AdvertisersAdvertise on Mindat
Learning CenterWhat is a mineral?The most common minerals on earthInformation for Educators
Minerals by PropertiesMinerals by ChemistryAdvanced Locality SearchRandom MineralRandom LocalitySearch by minIDLocalities Near MeSearch ArticlesSearch GlossaryMore Search Options
Search For:
Mineral Name:
Locality Name:
Keyword(s):
 
The Mindat ManualAdd a New PhotoRate PhotosLocality Edit ReportCoordinate Completion ReportAdd Glossary Item
StatisticsThe ElementsUsersBooks & MagazinesMineral MuseumsMineral Shows & EventsThe Mindat DirectoryDevice Settings
Photo SearchPhoto GalleriesNew Photos TodayNew Photos YesterdayMembers' Photo GalleriesPast Photo of the Day Gallery

Kyrgyzstanite

This page is currently not sponsored. Click here to sponsor this page.
Kyrgyzstanite

Sacramento pit, Sacramento Hill, Bisbee, Warren District, Mule Mts, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
Kyrgyzstanite, etc.

Feistritzwald, Northern District, Prinzkogel mines, Prinzkogel, Rettenegg, Fischbacher Alpen, Styria, Austria
Kyrgyzstanite, etc.

Christiana Mine, Kamariza Mines, Agios Konstantinos [St Constantine], Lavrion District Mines, Lavrion District, Attikí Prefecture, Greece
Kyrgyzstanite

Sacramento pit, Sacramento Hill, Bisbee, Warren District, Mule Mts, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
Kyrgyzstanite, etc.

Feistritzwald, Northern District, Prinzkogel mines, Prinzkogel, Rettenegg, Fischbacher Alpen, Styria, Austria
Kyrgyzstanite, etc.

Christiana Mine, Kamariza Mines, Agios Konstantinos [St Constantine], Lavrion District Mines, Lavrion District, Attikí Prefecture, Greece
Kyrgyzstanite

Sacramento pit, Sacramento Hill, Bisbee, Warren District, Mule Mts, Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
Kyrgyzstanite, etc.

Feistritzwald, Northern District, Prinzkogel mines, Prinzkogel, Rettenegg, Fischbacher Alpen, Styria, Austria
Hide all sections | Show all sections

About KyrgyzstaniteHide

Tian Shan mountains range in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan
Formula:
ZnAl4(SO4)(OH)12·3H2O
Colour:
Light blue - greenish
Lustre:
Vitreous
Hardness:
2 - 2½
Specific Gravity:
2.25
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Name:
For the country.
Chalcoalumite Group.


Classification of KyrgyzstaniteHide

IMA status:
Approved
Approval Year:
2004
Nickel-Strunz 10th (pending) ed.:
7.DD.75

7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
D : Sulfates (selenates, etc.) with additional anions, with H2O
D : With only medium-sized cations; sheets of edge-sharing octahedra

Physical Properties of KyrgyzstaniteHide

Lustre:
Vitreous
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Light blue - greenish
Hardness:
2 - 2½ on Mohs scale
Hardness:
VHN20=47 - 87 kg/mm2 - Vickers
Cleavage:
Perfect
(001)
Density:
2.25(2) g/cm3 (Measured)    2.242 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Optical Data of KyrgyzstaniteHide

Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 1.517(2) nβ = 1.525(2) nγ = 1.527(2)
2V:
Calculated: -53°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.010
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Low
Dispersion:
Strong r < v

Chemical Properties of KyrgyzstaniteHide

Formula:
ZnAl4(SO4)(OH)12·3H2O
IMA Formula:
ZnAl4SO4(OH)12 · 3H2O
Elements listed:
Al, H, O, S, Zn - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Crystallography of KyrgyzstaniteHide

Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Cell Parameters:
a = 10.246 Å, b = 8.873 Å, c = 17.22 Å
β = 96.41°
Ratio:
a:b:c = 1.155 : 1 : 1.941
Unit Cell V:
1,555.73 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4

X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide

Powder Diffraction Data:
d-spacingIntensity
8.60(100)
7.93(70)
4.83(80)
4.27(100)
2.516(70)
2.292(80)
1.998(95)
1.896(65)
Comments:
From type description.

Type Occurrence of KyrgyzstaniteHide

Synonyms of KyrgyzstaniteHide

Other Language Names for KyrgyzstaniteHide

Relationship of Kyrgyzstanite to other SpeciesHide

Member of:
Chalcoalumite Group
Other Members of this group:
ChalcoalumiteCuAl4(SO4)(OH)12 · 3H2OMon. 2 : P21
Mbobomkulite(Ni,Cu)Al4((NO3)2,SO4)(OH)12 · 3H2OMon.
Nickelalumite(Ni,Cu)Al4(SO4,(NO3)2)(OH)12 · 3H2OMon.

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Gypsum5 photos of Kyrgyzstanite associated with Gypsum on mindat.org.
Sphalerite2 photos of Kyrgyzstanite associated with Sphalerite on mindat.org.

Related Minerals - Nickel-Strunz GroupingHide

7.DD.05FelsőbányaiteAl4(SO4)(OH)10 · 4H2OMon. 2 : P21
7.DD.10LangiteCu4(SO4)(OH)6 · 2H2OMon. m
7.DD.10PosnjakiteCu4(SO4)(OH)6 · H2OMon. m : Pm
7.DD.10WroewolfeiteCu4(SO4)(OH)6 · 2H2OMon. m : Pm
7.DD.15SpangoliteCu6Al(SO4)(OH)12Cl · 3H2OTrig. 3m : P3 1c
7.DD.20KtenasiteZn(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 6H2OMon.
7.DD.25ChristeliteCu2Zn3(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2OTric.
7.DD.30CampigliaiteMn2+Cu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2OMon.
7.DD.30DevillineCaCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DD.30OrthoserpieriteCa(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2OOrth. mm2 : Pca21
7.DD.30SerpieriteCa(Cu,Zn)4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 3H2OMon. 2/m : B2/b
7.DD.30NiedermayriteCdCu4(SO4)2(OH)6 · 4H2OMon. 2/m : P21/m
7.DD.30EdwardsiteCu3Cd2(SO4)2(OH)6·4H2O Mon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DD.35Carrboydite(Ni1-xAlx)(SO4)x/2(OH)2 · nH2OHex.
7.DD.35Glaucocerinite(Zn1-xAlx)(OH)2(SO4)x/2 · nH2OHex.
7.DD.35Honessite(Ni1-xFe3+x)(OH)2[SO4]x/2 · nH2OTrig.
7.DD.35Hydrohonessite(Ni1-xFe3+x)(OH)2(SO4)x/2 · nH2OHex.
7.DD.35MotukoreaiteMg6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6][SO4]2 · 6H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
7.DD.35Mountkeithite[(Mg1-xFe3+x)(OH)2][SO4]x/2 · nH2OHex.
7.DD.35ShigaiteMn6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6](SO4)2 · 6H2OTrig.
7.DD.35WermlanditeMg7Al2(OH)18[Ca(H2O)6][SO4]2 · 6H2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : P3c1
7.DD.35WoodwarditeCu1-xAlx(OH)2(SO4)x/2 · nH2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
7.DD.35ZincaluminiteZn6Al6(SO4)2(OH)16 · 5H2O
7.DD.35Hydrowoodwardite(Cu1-xAlx)(OH)2[SO4]x/2 · nH2OTrig. 3m (3 2/m) : R3m
7.DD.35ZincowoodwarditeZn1-xAlx(OH)2[SO4]x/2 · nH2OTrig.
7.DD.35NatroglaucoceriniteZn6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6](SO4)2•6H2OHex.
7.DD.35NikischeriteFe2+6Al3(OH)18[Na(H2O)6](SO4)2 · 6H2OTrig.
7.DD.40Lawsonbauerite(Mn2+,Mg)9Zn4(SO4)2(OH)22 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DD.40Torreyite(Mg,Mn2+)7☐2Mn2+2Zn4(SO4)2(OH)22 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DD.45MooreiteMg9☐2Mn2Zn4(SO4)2(OH)26 · 8H2OMon. 2/m : P2/b
7.DD.50NamuwiteZn4(SO4)(OH)6 · 4H2OTrig. 3 : P3
7.DD.55BechereriteZn7Cu(OH)13[(SiO(OH)3(SO4)]Trig. 3 : P3
7.DD.60Ramsbeckite(Cu,Zn)15(SO4)4(OH)22 · 6H2OMon. 2/m
7.DD.65VonbezingiteCa6Cu3(SO4)3(OH)12 · 2H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DD.70RedgilliteCu6(SO4)(OH)10 · H2OMon. 2/m : P21/b
7.DD.75ChalcoalumiteCuAl4(SO4)(OH)12 · 3H2OMon. 2 : P21
7.DD.75Nickelalumite(Ni,Cu)Al4(SO4,(NO3)2)(OH)12 · 3H2OMon.
7.DD.80GuarinoiteZn6(SO4)(OH)10 · 5H2OHex.
7.DD.80Schulenbergite(Cu,Zn)7(SO4)2(OH)10 · 3H2OTrig.
7.DD.80ThérèsemagnaniteNaCo4(SO4)(OH)6Cl·6H2OHex.
7.DD.80UM1992-30-SO:CCuHZn(Zn,Cu)7(SO4,CO3)2(OH)10 · 3H2OTrig. 3 : P3
7.DD.85MontetrisaiteCu6(SO4)(OH)10 · 2H2OOrth. mm2 : Cmc21

Other InformationHide

Notes:
Insoluble in water, dissolves in heated HCl
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for KyrgyzstaniteHide

Reference List:
Sort by Year (asc) | by Year (desc) | by Author (A-Z) | by Author (Z-A)
Agakhanov, A.A., Karpenko, V.Y., Pautov, L.A., Uvarova, Y.A., Sokolova, E., Hawthorne, F.C., and Bekenova, G.K. (2005) Kyrgyzstanite, ZnAl4(SO4)(OH)12(H2O)3 - a new mineral from the Kara-Tangi, Kyrgyzstan. New Data on Minerals 40, 23-28.

Internet Links for KyrgyzstaniteHide

Localities for KyrgyzstaniteHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (eg from pseudomorphs.)

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina
 
  • Jujuy
    • Rinconada Department
M. de Brotdkorb (2002)
Austria
 
  • Styria
    • Fischbacher Alpen
      • Rettenegg
        • Prinzkogel (Prinzenkogel)
          • Prinzkogel mines
            • Northern District
Jakely, D. et al. (2008)
Greece
 
  • Attikí Prefecture (Attica; Attika)
    • Lavrion District (Laurion; Laurium)
      • Lavrion District Mines
        • Agios Konstantinos [St Constantine] (Kamariza)
          • Kamariza Mines (Kamareza Mines)
M.E. Ciriotti collection [S. Möckel 2010 - EDX+PXRD]; Kolitsch, U., Rieck, B., Brandstätter, F., Schreiber, F., Fabritz, K. H., Blaß, G. & Gröbner, J. (2014): Neufunde aus dem altem Bergbau und den Schlacken von Lavrion (I). Mineralien-Welt 25 (1), 60-75 (in German).
Italy
 
  • Veneto
    • Vicenza Province
      • Recoaro Terme
        • Civillina Mt.
Boscardin M. et alii. "I minerali nel Vicentino", Museo "G. Zannato", Montecchio Maggiore, (Vicenza) 2011.
Kyrgyzstan (TL)
 
  • Batken Oblast
Canadian Mineralogist: 43: 1511-1519.; Atali A. Agakhanov et al (2005) New Data on Minerals Vol 40 pp23-28
Romania
 
  • Maramureș Co.
    • Baia Sprie (Felsőbánya)
      • Baia Sprie mine (Felsőbánya mine)
Collector: Gábor Koller, XRD: Sándor Szakáll/Béla Fehér
Mineral and/or Locality  
Mindat.org is an outreach project of the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Copyright © mindat.org and the Hudson Institute of Mineralogy 1993-2018, except where stated. Mindat.org relies on the contributions of thousands of members and supporters.
Privacy Policy - Terms & Conditions - Contact Us Current server date and time: June 21, 2018 13:28:19 Page generated: April 27, 2018 10:55:25
Go to top of page